Itinerary
Quiet Villages and Snowy Traditions
10 days · 15 stops · ¥180,000–¥300,000 · 2 views
Tue, Dec 1 – Thu, Dec 10
Explore the serene and snowy landscapes of Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go, and Takayama, uncovering hidden villages and traditional events.
Days
Kenroku-en Garden
Ishikawa
Soramimi / CC BY-SA 4.0
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at KMQ · Tue, Dec 1 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Kanazawa · 5 nights
Tue, Dec 1 → Sun, Dec 6 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
兼六園
Stay ~1h 30m
Start your journey with a peaceful stroll through Kenroku-en, one of Japan's most beautiful gardens. In December, witness the Yukitsuri Installation, a unique winter sight.
Getting around
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥23,000–¥40,000 / person / day
¥230,000–¥400,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 14 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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